Colette Grosso, LCSW

5 Self-Compassion Phrases to Support You in Any Moment ✨
We all face challenging times, but the words we tell ourselves matter.

When you’re in a difficult situation that is causing you stress, ask yourself, “What do I need to hear right now to express kindness to myself?” Try repeating a phrase that speaks to you in your particular situation. Some potentials are:

💖 May I be brave in the face of fear
💖 May I treat myself with kindness
💖 May I love myself just as I am
💖 May I support myself when times are difficult
💖 May I give myself the compassion that I need

Philadelphia now has its first urgent care facility for mental health needs that will provide psychiatric evaluations, quick counseling sessions, prescription refills, and referrals.

A white brick building near North Broad Street and West Allegheny Avenue houses the new walk-in clinic, run through a partnership between mental health services provider Merakey and the city. The clinic is funded by the city and operated by Merakey, a regional and national behavioral health organization. It will officially open to patients beginning September 3.

Inside, calming music plays in the waiting room and artwork by local Philadelphians decorates the walls. Exam suites look like tiny living rooms with couches, comfy chairs, coffee tables and soft rugs.The walk-in clinic will not provide emergency crisis services, differentiating it from existing city Crisis Response Centers that work with police and 9-8-8 mental health hotline workers who respond to crisis calls throughout the city.

For patients who aren’t in crisis but still need a higher level of care for mental health and substance use needs, Connell said the walk-in clinic will provide same-day “hot” hand-offs to nearby treatment programs and services.

“What that means is, if you come here for urgent care services and you need a high level of support, our job is to stabilize you, to identify what your needs are, and we are referring out into your community,” she said. Full article www.phillytrib.com

We have a new office! Same building, higher floor. Sometimes a small change can feel like a big fresh start